Georgia Whalen, aged nine, from Denbigh Community First School in Wallsend, came up with a cosy homely scene of a living room with a roaring fire, Christmas tree, TV and a plate with carrots for Santa’s reindeer who are seen through a window on their approach.

Another favourite with judges was the detailed banner drawn by 12-year-old Katie Chambers, of Gateshead, made up of separate scenes including decorated houses and a church with stained glass windows and featuring children making snowman, singing around a tree, having a snowball fight and sledging.